Get Rich in the NEW Era of AI (DO THIS NOW)
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Get Rich in the NEW Era of AI (DO THIS NOW)
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<p dir="ltr">LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p dir="ltr">Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> What if a 16-year-old yogurt scooper could turn into a billionaire exit master by 31?🤯 Carl Case did it, and in this explosive Dropping Bombs episode, I uncover his secrets– from revolutionizing fast food with kiosks to $1B deals, scaling startups, and the hidden perils of AI empires, Carl drops unfiltered insights on turning opportunities into empires—without the fluff.🔥</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you're chasing business breakthroughs in 2025, this is your wake-up call: Why most leaders miss the obvious, how AI is reshaping sales (and why Big Tech bills sting), and the mindset that crushes the status quo. Dive into Carl's story—from Boca Raton yogurt hustles to founding <a href="http://rapidtalk.ai">RapidTalk.ai</a>—and discover how he turned a simple job into corporate gold, navigated massive exits, and warns about the traps in tech scaling. No BS, just bombs—perfect for entrepreneurs, truth-seekers, and anyone dodging corporate traps. Don't miss why he says: 'Opportunities are what you make of them'—or risk staying stuck.💣</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">0:00 Intro<br /> 0:41 Introducing Carl Casease<br /> 2:03 Yogurt Shop Hustle at 16<br /> 5:12 NightmareEmployees.com Idea<br /> 7:30 Restaurant Kiosks Revolution<br /> 10:14 Selling Underage Concert Tickets<br /> 11:38 Fraternity Life at Alabama<br /> 13:56 Text Marketing Database Build<br /> 17:03 Failed Concert and Integrity Lesson<br /> 20:00 Joining Referizer<br /> 22:10 Credit Card Processing Start<br /> 24:04 Millionaire Celebration and Betrayal<br /> 30:16 First Major Exit at 27<br /> 35:37 Gratitude Dinners Tradition<br /> 45:47 Building Teams: Slow Hire, Quick Fire<br /> 52:33 AI for Lean Business Ops<br /> 56:03 Acquiring Scipio<br /> 59:00 AI Ethics and Lying<br /> 1:00:47 Financial Freedom Reflections<br /> 1:06:30 Giving Money to Friends/Family<br /> 1:09:01 Billion Dollar Valuation Tips<br /> 1:13:48 Biggest Check: $32M to AWS<br /> 1:14:30 Selling AI Advice<br /> <br /></p> <p dir="ltr">🔗 Resources</p> <p dir="ltr">RapidTalk.ai (<a href="https://www.rapidtalk.ai/">https://www.rapidtalk.ai/</a>)</p> <p dir="ltr">LinkedIn: Carl Case (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-case-a7b33b55/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-case-a7b33b55/</a>)</p> <p dir="ltr">Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/93jr26K">$100M Leads</a> by Alex Hormozi (<a href="https://a.co/d/93jr26K">https://a.co/d/93jr26K</a>)</p> <p dir="ltr">Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/4CFXWEs">Building a StoryBrand</a> by Donald Miller (<a href="https://a.co/d/4CFXWEs">https://a.co/d/4CFXWEs</a>)</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAbrXOj2yIrzj8QE4jC-Og">here on YouTube</a>.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:</p> <p dir="ltr">https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.</p> <p dir="ltr">Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs</p> <p> </p>